On Wed, 12 Jan 2011 21:57:48 +0000 (UTC), Doug Freyburger
> wrote:

>Michel Boucher wrote:
>> "jmcquown" > wrote:
>>
>>> Sure, I always add salt to the water. What prompted this question?
>>
>> I'm guessing the question is whether salting water before steaming affects
>> the taste. I would say not, as evaporation does not carry particulates
>> otherwise it would rain salt water all over the planet.
>
>When you add salt to water you change its boiling temperature. This has
>an effect on veggies that are boiled in it. My best guess is adding
>salt when steaming is a habit followed because it works when boiling.
>It's a carry over from boiling to steaming.

Wrong.